Mechanical performance and anti-fungal and anti-algal properties for teakwood/parawood/PVC composites in UV-weathering and seawater immersion conditions,

This work examined teakwood and parawood in wood/poly(vinyl chloride) composite (WPVC) materials under UV-weathering seawater immersion. The mechanical properties as well anti-fungal anti-algal performance were considered. Teakwood (a rubberwood product) WPVC at ratios of 0:100, 20:80, 40:60, 50:50, 60:40, 80:20, 100:0 investigated. ageing periods 0 to 32 days immersion 90 studied. Aspergillus niger TISTR 3012 Chlorella vulgaris 8580 used marine fungi algae, respectively. Higher content (in formulations 20:80 40:60) enabled better than those higher 80:20 100:0). Seawater caused more deterioration ageing. Both anti-microbial agents wood particles are potentially for properties, including the percentage reduction fungal algal growth. Increasing decreased growth, but increased growth materials. results suggested a formulation 20:80) coastal environment applications.